Chapter 96: Master’s Wife!

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Master’s Wife!

A Qingfeng breeze gently swept across the White Jade Plaza on Dao Yi Mountain.

Clad in a crimson dress, Yun Shouxuan gazed intently at Chen Sha’s face. "So you’ve already grown this big."

For a moment, the many Dao Yi Sect Daoists on the White Jade Plaza exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes darting back and forth between their Sect Leader and this mysterious woman in red. They wondered who she was and why she would speak to the Sect Leader in such an intimate tone.

The ordinary disciples of Dao Yi Mountain couldn’t even begin to guess the truth. From her appearance, the Demon Queen looked no older than twenty-six or twenty-seven. Moreover, her Celestial Demon Power naturally drew the surrounding energy of all things to gather around her. No matter where she went, she was the undisputed focal point of the world, radiating an aura that seemed divine and immortal.

Thus, the first thought that crossed many of the Daoists’ minds was whether this woman was the Sect Leader’s older sister. After all, the old Sect Leader seemed to have left quite a few illegitimate daughters scattered across the world.

However, the disciples’ internal speculations were quickly shattered by the arrival of the Elders. Song Yu, in particular, who had hurried over after hearing that an Immortal Sword had descended upon Dao Yi Mountain, blanched the moment he saw Yun Shouxuan.

"The Celestial Demon Sect Master, Yun Shouxuan!"

As the oldest among them, Song Yu recognized the Demon Sect Master. He also knew of her relationship with Chen Sha. However, he couldn’t forget that over a year ago, Yun Feifei and the Extraordinary Nine Monsters had joined forces to wreak havoc on Dao Yi Mountain. That incident alone was enough to put him on high alert.

The other Elders also gathered around, their expressions guarded. Yun Shouxuan was ranked as the sixth most powerful expert in the world. They had every reason to be tense. The older generation of Elders from the mountain gate paled drastically and immediately ordered those around them, "Everyone, be careful!"

Surprisingly, Yun Shouxuan ignored the Elders’ nervous reactions. Upon hearing the shout, she merely glanced at Song Yu and said, "You must be Canxuan’s disciple. What did you just call me?"

Under Yun Shouxuan’s fleeting gaze, Song Yu felt as if the entire world was spinning, completely losing his sense of balance. Then, her ethereal voice drifted over slowly.

"Your master is my husband, and your current Sect Leader, your junior martial brother, is my son. No matter how you look at it, I am your elder. Yet, you merely address me as the Celestial Demon Sect Master. Is this the proper etiquette for a junior?"

Met with that single glance, Song Yu’s mind spun wildly. The power of a single look was actually this terrifying.

Fortunately, Chen Sha’s tall figure appeared just in time. Stepping in front of him, Chen Sha shielded Song Yu from Yun Shouxuan’s faint gaze.

Then, Chen Sha spoke. "So it is Mother."

The moment he laid eyes on her, he had felt a sense of familiarity and intimacy. Soon after, he sensed the Celestial Demon Strategy Qi emanating from her. Coupled with her own admission, how could he not know who was standing before him?

"Mother has arrived. Please forgive Chen Sha for failing to welcome you properly."

He did not shy away from acknowledging the woman’s identity as his mother. After all, she was the biological parent who had given him this flesh and blood. There was no denying that his physical body came from her. However, Chen Sha still needed to figure out why his "mother" had come to Dao Yi Mountain. He could acknowledge her as his birth mother, but given the precedent set by Yun Feifei, if she had come up the mountain this time to make an enemy of Dao Yi Mountain, he could not simply stand by.

Seeing that Chen Sha did not deny her identity, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Yun Shouxuan’s eyes. Speaking solely with the concern of a mother, she asked, "Ever since your father brought you to Dao Yi Mountain, I haven’t come to see you in twenty years. Have you ever resented me?"

Unable to gauge the Demon Queen Mother’s true intentions just yet, Chen Sha replied, "You are too serious. Since when is it a parent’s duty to visit their child? It is I who have failed to fulfill my filial duties."

Yun Shouxuan noticed that despite his polite words, Chen Sha maintained a certain distance. Disappointed, she said, "We haven’t seen each other in twenty years. It’s only natural for you to be so distant."

She knew it was impossible to expect Chen Sha to be extraordinarily affectionate during their very first meeting.

Sighing, a touch of melancholy crept into Yun Shouxuan’s voice. "We were separated when you were just a child. I only care about one thing: How have you been living on Dao Yi Mountain all these years? Growing up without me by your side, was your childhood happy?"

Hearing this, Chen Sha couldn’t help but fall silent. For some reason, he actually felt a genuine sense of being deeply cared for. A sincere smile graced his face. "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I’ve had a good life. Since I was young, I’ve been cared for and protected by various elders and relatives. I’ve never suffered any grievances, and now, I have taken charge of the Dao Yi Mountain Gate."

"I almost forgot..." Seeing Chen Sha standing with his hands clasped behind his back, Yun Shouxuan couldn’t help but smile. The smile was so bright that even the air around them seemed to soften. "Sha’Er, you’re the Sect Leader here now. It’s truly unfitting for you to welcome me in this plaza."

If the Celestial Demon Saintess, Yun Feifei, who had been on the mountain a year ago, were to see this radiant smile, she would surely turn pale, unable to believe this was her own mother. In the Demon Sect, Yun Shouxuan hadn’t shown a smile—let alone such a gentle one—to anyone in nearly twenty years. Even in the Jianghu, people only knew of Yun Shouxuan’s cruel and apathetic nature.

Even Mo Ziming, who stood behind her, felt conflicted. Watching Yun Shouxuan converse so nervously with Chen Sha, he thought, "She hasn’t seen her own child in twenty years. The love of a parent is truly something to behold. In this regard, she finally seems like a regular mortal."

"I should be inviting you inside the hall for some tea." Seeing that she truly seemed to have only come to see him, Chen Sha shifted his gaze back to the Flying Sword hovering before him, which was still trembling incessantly from a perceived sense of danger. "However, a sword has just flown here. I must suppress it first to ensure that no one on the mountain gets hurt. Please wait a moment."